Node.js Back-End Engineer
In The Pocket1 month ago
Belgium (city not specified)Mid Level
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain secure backend APIs and services with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Contribute to AWS cloud infrastructure, Terraform infrastructure-as-code, and deployment automation.
- Investigate, debug, and resolve backend issues while developing greater technical ownership.
- Write tests, participate in code reviews, and apply OWASP security practices.
- Use AI tools such as Claude and Codex to support development and code reviews.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, frontend engineers, DevOps colleagues, designers, strategists, and data specialists.
- Continue learning backend and cloud technologies and share knowledge with the team.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Experience building REST or GraphQL APIs.
- Hands-on experience with at least one relational or NoSQL database, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Familiarity with Docker and some experience with a cloud platform, ideally AWS; Kubernetes exposure is a plus.
- Basic understanding of authentication concepts such as OAuth and OpenID Connect.
- Awareness of OWASP security practices, testing, messaging systems, and DevOps practices.
- Interest in messaging systems such as SQS, SNS, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, communication, collaboration, and learning skills.
- Fluent English communication skills and regular use of AI tools such as Claude or Codex in development work.
Benefits
- Permanent contract with responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.
- Competitive salary based on experience and value brought; no specific amount stated.
- Medical insurance and meal vouchers.
- Mobility budget.
- Team events throughout the year.
- Dedicated learning and development budget after six months.
- Work with multidisciplinary, autonomous teams across three European countries and international clients.
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About In The Pocket
In The Pocket is a digital product studio and IT services firm that designs and builds mobile and web applications, cloud platforms, and AI/ML solutions for enterprise and public‑sector clients. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, it is privately held and provides end‑to‑end strategy, design, and engineering. Notable customers include KBC, Colruyt, ENGIE, BMW, Barco, and Payconiq by Bancontact.